Vincentian Basketball (Men)

It was the first game of the Classification Round from 5th to 7th place in Nassau. Antigua was too strong for Saint Vincent 82-66 yesterday. It means that Antigua will meet Bermudas in the battle for position No.5. Saint Vincent will take on Guyana for the seventh place. Both games will be played today. Julius Hodge (201-G-83, college: N.Carolina St.) shined for the winners with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Mario Davis (198-F/G-80, college: Missouri Western) had 16 points and 5 boards, while Lennox McCoy (188-G-77, agency: Prossin Sports Management, college: Cent.Oklahoma) added 15 pts and 5 rebs. In defeat, Dameon Ottley (89) collected 17 pts and 5 rebs. Their second scorer was Randolph Williams (188-G-76) with 12 pts. Quarters: 19-16, 16-26, 22-13, 25-11.

The three divisional titles in the 2017 Vita Malt Bequia Basketball Association's tournament were decided last weekend at the Clive Tannis Hard Court. On Sunday, Hawks completed a 2-1 triumph over Dragons, to take the Under-16 Division. Hawks won game three 38-29, thanks to 20 points and 16 rebounds from the palms of Darren John. Mc Coy Hazell had 13 points for Dragons on the evening. Hawks had tied the series 1-1 on Saturday night, with a 54-34 trumping over their opponents [read more]

The three divisional titles in the 2017 Vita Malt Bequia Basketball Association's tournament were decided last weekend at the Clive Tannis Hard Court. On Sunday, Hawks completed a 2-1 triumph over Dragons, to take the Under-16 Division. Hawks won game three 38-29, thanks to 20 points and 16 rebounds from the palms of Darren John. Mc Coy Hazell had 13 points for Dragons on the evening. Hawks had tied the series 1-1 on Saturday night, with a 54-34 trumping over their opponents. It was also Darren John who was the high hand with 30 points and 15 rebounds. For Dragons, Giovanni Miller had 11 points. But it was Dragons who had the lead with a slender 22-21 win in game one. Miller's 10 points and 13 rebounds led for Dragons, while John had 12 points and 10 rebounds.

First DivisionIt was a similar case as Raptors, who, like Hawks, had to come from a game down to oust East Blazers 3-1, in the First Division. After losing the first of the best of five finals, Raptors rebounded in game two to triumph 53- 51, and set the series one game apiece. Cody Compton led for Raptors with 15 points, and talented sportsman - Cosmus Hackshaw, registered 16 points for East Blazers. Raptors, on the back of 24 points from Cody Compton, made it 2-1, winning 77-57. Kelan Edwards, with 15 points, was East Blazers best scorer. The series was closed out last Saturday night, into Sunday morning, as Raptors romped home 70-50. Camal Bess with 18 points and 15 rebounds, tightened things for Raptors, while Keithroy Lavia scored 14 points for East Blazers. Lamont Gordon had recorded 16 points, to lead East Blazers' 58-54 win as the series bounced off. For Raptors, Kirsten Lampkin had 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Second DivisionBut it was a straight 2-0 triumph for Rising Stars over Young Duke in the Second Division. Rising Stars won game one 82-79 in overtime and closed off the contest 80-59 last Saturday night. Jadley Bynoe was Rising Stars' best scoring in both matches, sinking 31 and 29 points respectively. He also had 16 rebounds in game two. Similarly, it was Jermaine John who was Young Duke's best scorer in both matches, with 24 points in the first and 22 in the second. John added 10 rebounds in the close out match on Saturday night.

AwardsThe Under-16 Division saw Chad James of Young Wizards being adjudged the Most Valuable Player (MVP). James had the most steals- -39, the most blocks- 28 and the most rebounds- 93. Scoring the Most Points was Darren John of Hawks with 115 points. Keithroy Lavia took away the winning coach award. That division also had two special awardees in Jermaine John of Young Wizards and Isiah Jack of Dragons. They were presented with trophies, compliments Alston Padmore -a vendor. In the Second Division, scoring the most points, 118, was Nicholas Lewis of Rising Stars. Lewis also had the most rebounds - 80 and the most steals - 38, making him the obvious MVP for both his team as of the overall division. Capturing the award for the Most Assists was Jovian Derrick of Blazing Heat, with 39, and the Most Improved Player and Most Blocks Awardee was Michael Peniston of Young Duke, with 46. Jovianni Derrick was Blazing Heat's MVP, with Jadley Bynoe of Rising Stars, was the Playoff Series' MVP, and the winning coach was Tauran Ollivierre. Meanwhile, it was Kirstin Lampkin of Raptors who took the First Division's MVP. He had the most Rebounds- 101 and the most steals-25 and was also his team's MVP. Scoring the most points, 112, was Xavaughn Dennie of Wizards, whilst recording the most assists was Michael Peniston of East Blazers with 52. Denroy Hutchins of Wizards had the most blocks, 45. And, copping the Rookie of the Year was Camal Bess, and the winning coach was Leandru Charles. The 2017 tournament was in the 19th year of its hosting on the island.Courtesy of: thevincentian.com

L'union Lourdes-Tarbes Pyrenees Basket (NM1) inked 28-year old Canadian forward Lien Phillip (203-89). He has a double citizenship as he also holds Vincentian passport. Phillip is not a newcomer in French League as he played most recently at Prisse Macon (NM2). The previous (15-16) season Phillip played at Basket Club Ardres (also in NM2). His team won OUA West Division Regular Season in 2013. Phillip also represented Canada at the World University Games in Shenzhen (China) six years ago.... [read more]

L'union Lourdes-Tarbes Pyrenees Basket (NM1) inked 28-year old Canadian forward Lien Phillip (203-89). He has a double citizenship as he also holds Vincentian passport. Phillip is not a newcomer in French League as he played most recently at Prisse Macon (NM2). The previous (15-16) season Phillip played at Basket Club Ardres (also in NM2). His team won OUA West Division Regular Season in 2013.Phillip also represented Canada at the World University Games in Shenzhen (China) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 6 games: 0.7ppg, 2.5rpg. Phillip has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to three different continents (Europe, Australia and of course North America). Phillip has played previously professionally in Australia (Suns) and Canada (Lancers).His game is described as:
He is a relentless rebounder and a tough physical player.
On the court, Phillip is considered to be the complete package as he is a long and athletic post player who is an exceptional rebounder, tremendous defender and an explosive scorer.

The Membership of the Bequia Basketball Association elected a new Executive Committee to serve for two years from 2017 to 2019 on June 19th at the Bequia District Council. Sabrina Mitchell was re-elected uncontested as President, to lead the organization for another term. The annual tournament, going into its 19th consecutive season begins soon, opening on July 15th and running until August 27th. Cornelius Farrel and Colson Peters were also re-elected, as Vice President and Treasurer resp... [read more]

The Membership of the Bequia Basketball Association elected a new
Executive Committee to serve for two years from 2017 to 2019 on June
19th at the Bequia District Council. Sabrina Mitchell was re-elected
uncontested as President, to lead the organization for another term. The
annual tournament, going into its 19th consecutive season begins soon,
opening on July 15th and running until August 27th. Cornelius Farrel and
Colson Peters were also re-elected, as Vice President and Treasurer
respectively. Newcomer Givin Forde was elected Secretary and Anthony
Sargeant as Secretary-Treasurer. Delwain Simmons was re-elected Games
Secretary and Kelan Edwards was re-elected Players Representative. The
elections included four appointed positions: Rick Gurley as Assistant
Games Secretary, and three committee members Leandru Charles, Sydian
Warner and Vernell Phillips, who join the Executive for the first time.

The Agenda of the meeting included the President's Report and a
detailed assessment of the financial statements of the Association.
Mitchell spoke of the financial challenges facing all sports in SVG and
congratulated the Association for meeting those challenges, balancing
the budget and continuing to develop basketball in Bequia. Mitchell also
reviewed the developments of the past year, as well as discussed
preparations for the upcoming tournament.

Sabrina gave the commitment of the BBA to continue to put great emphasis
on the development of the children's league, the U16 Division.

Sabrina thanked the U16 coaches for their hard work over the years,
which has produced excellent results, with the Bequia youth players
performing well and winning the Secondary School National Championships
as well as making the 3x3 Youth team that represented SVG at the IBF
Antilles 3x3.

A basketball scholarship was awarded to Austin Derrick to study and play in Taiwan, who leaves for Taiwan next week.

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